New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Electric passenger vehicle registrations in India nearly doubled in April-June quarter (Q1 FY27), rising nearly 90 per cent year-on-year to 82,737 units as consumers increasingly opted for battery-powered vehicles, according to Vahan registration data.Registrations increased from 43,710 units in the corresponding quarter last year, with industry executives attributing the surge to improved ownership economics for electric vehicles amid elevated fuel prices during the Wes…
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New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Indian auto industry saw its best-ever May retail sales at 25,31,067 units during the month, a 9.55 per cent year-on-year expansion — with passenger vehicles (PVs) witnessing a robust 23.25 per cent growth, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data showed on Monday.Two-wheelers saw 7.54 per cent retail growth, with commercial vehicles at 5.29 per cent and three-wheelers at 3.56 per cent.The strong May performance was achieved despite an above-nor…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Commercial vehicle industry growth is likely to moderate in the short to medium term due to elevated fuel and raw‑material prices, a report said on Wednesday.India’s original equipment manufacturers remain optimistic about long‑term structural drivers such as replacement demand and infrastructure spending, the report from PL Capital said.Auto dispatches in May 2026 showed sustained volume growth across most segments, though some sub‑segments moderated, the report s…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Indian auto retail industry opened FY27 on an exceptionally strong note, retailing a record 26,11,317 units in April — a 12.94 per cent growth, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data showed on Tuesday.Two-wheeler retails continued their robust momentum, reaching 19,16,258 units last month, the best-ever April for this category. The demand engine remained broad-based with urban markets growing 14.07 per cent (on-year) and rural markets growing …
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India’s auto sector saw a demand‑led but uneven recovery in FY26, driven by urban market demand and premiumisation while rural demand saw some headwinds, a new report has said.The report from Deloitte India said two‑wheelers led the recovery, with wholesale volumes up 10.7 per cent year‑on‑year and retail sales rising 13.4 per cent.Passenger vehicles continued the premiumisation trend, with mid-size entry segments gaining share and traditional entry-level segmen…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Delhi Government’s draft electric vehicle policy (2024–2030) could drive a sharp uptick in EV sales once implemented but prompt short‑term deferral of purchases, a report said on Wednesday.The draft EV Policy with a government outlay of about Rs 40,000 crore outlines a clear roadmap to accelerate EV adoption, supported by upfront incentives, stringent mandates, and scrappage-linked benefits, the report from Axis Direct said.The policy targets 100 per cent ele…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers increased by 16 per cent (year-on-year) to 4,42,460 units in March, driven by improved demand and inventory build-up at dealerships, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday.Passenger vehicle wholesales had stood at 3,81,358 units in March last year.Two-wheeler dispatches also recorded strong growth, increasing 19.3 per cent to 19,76,128 units last month compared to 1…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Indian auto retail industry delivered an all-time high of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26 with a broad-based 13.30 per cent growth (year-on-year), that saw five of six vehicle categories set new annual records, data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday.This represents the domestic auto industry approaching the 3-crore mark in a financial year, a milestone that would have seemed distant just two years ago. “What makes this y…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India’s retail vehicle sales registered a strong 25.62 per cent year-on-year growth at 24.09 lakh units in the month of February — surpassing the previous best February of 2024, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Thursday.The growth was broad-based across almost all segments. On an annual basis, the two-wheeler segment grew by 25.02 per cent, three-wheelers by 24.39 per cent, passenger vehicles by 26.12 per cent and commercial vehicle…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Tata Motors Limited on Sunday reported a sharp 32 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in total sales for February 2026. The company sold 42,940 vehicles in domestic and international markets during the month, compared to 32,533 units in February 2025.Domestic sales stood at 40,893 units, marking a strong growth of 32.8 per cent from 30,797 units in the same month last year.The company’s international business also showed steady improvement, with sales rising 17.9 per cen…